Temple Stadium was horseshoe-shaped, with the open end facing west-northwest, and built into a natural bowl.

[2] In 1924, Temple purchased 12 acres (4.9 ha) at the site for $75,000 for physical education classes and the university’s athletic programs.

[3] In December 1927, university trustee and city contractor Charles Erny donated $100,000 to the football program for construction of a stadium.

[7] The school officially dedicated the stadium on October 13, 1928 before a 7–0 victory over Western Maryland College with Philadelphia Mayor Harry Mackey in attendance.

[8] Temple played its first night game at the stadium on September 26, 1930, defeating Thiel College 13–6 under floodlights.

[10] Temple football held their final event on the field on April 27, 2002 with their annual Cherry and White game.

[14] The Eagles considered trying to purchase Temple Stadium in 1952 when the team was unhappy with their lease at Shibe Park.

On December 4, 1966, the Bulldogs defeated the Orlando Panthers, 20–17 in overtime in front of 5,226 at Temple Stadium for the CFL Championship.

Pittsburgh Steelers' owner Art Rooney led a group of investors who owned the Philadelphia Spartans which played home games at Temple Stadium.

[19] At dawn of April 21, 1935, more than 75,000 people met at the stadium for an Easter sunrise service, led by Reverend Ross Stover.

The stadium was host to a concert on May 16, 1970 with performers Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead, The Steve Miller Band and Cactus.